Moving to Tunisia from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Tunisia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Tunisia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 90°F in Bissau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Guinea-Bissau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
TN
16.3

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
TN
12.9

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GW
89.0
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
TN
2.6t

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on environment, though Tunisia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GW
0.2
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
TN
98.1%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
TN
$12,300

Tunisia generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
TN
11.9

Tunisia performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Tunis
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Bissau Tunis
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau and Tunisia. To live, work, or study long-term in Tunisia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tunisia's immigration authority.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Guinea-Bissau passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Tunisia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tunisia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tunisia: 13.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tunisia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Tunisia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Tunisia compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW TN
Population 2,026,778 11,896,972
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197